DISACRYL
Dis*ac"ryl, n. Etym: [Pref. dis- (Gr. acrolein + -yl.] (Chem.)
Defn: A white amorphous substance obtained as a polymeric modification of acrolein.
DISADORN
Dis`a*dorn", v. t.
Defn: To deprive of ornaments. Congreve.
DISADVANCE Dis`ad*vance" (; 61), v. t. & i. Etym: [Pref. dis- + advance: cf. OF. desavancier.]
Defn: To draw back, or cause to draw back. [Obs.] Spenser.
DISADVANTAGE
Dis`ad*van"tage (; 48, 61), n. Etym: [Cf. F. désavantage.]
1. Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury. I was brought here under the disadvantage of being unknown by sight to any of you. Burke. Abandoned by their great patron, the faction henceforward acted at disadvantage. Palfrey.
2. Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good. They would throw a construction on his conduct, to his disadvantage before the public. Bancroft.
Syn.
— Detriment; injury; hurt; loss; damage.